Description

Dichlorohydrotris(Triphenylphosphine)Rhodium is a highly valuable organometallic catalyst, specifically a Wilkinson's-type complex. This compound is essential for facilitating a wide range of homogeneous hydrogenation and hydrosilylation reactions under mild conditions. It is a critical material for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking efficient and selective catalytic transformations.

Application

• Homogeneous Hydrogenation Catalyst: Selective reduction of alkenes, alkynes, and other unsaturated functional groups in complex molecule synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key catalyst for producing chiral and non-chiral active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Enables precise catalytic steps in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Hydrosilylation Reactions: Used in the cross-linking of silicones and the functionalization of silicon-based materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard catalyst for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in laboratory settings.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or catalyst component for developing chiral hydrogenation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichlorohydrotris(Triphenylphosphine)Rhodium
CAS No.	12124-48-0
Molecular Formula	C54H46Cl2P3Rh
Molecular Weight	918.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) Hydride; Rhodium Chloride Tris(Triphenylphosphine) Hydride; Tris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) Chloride Hydride; Wilkinson's Catalyst Hydride; RhCl(PPh3)3H; RhH(PPh3)3Cl2; Rhodium(I) Hydrido Chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)
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Quality Control

Our Dichlorohydrotris(Triphenylphosphine)Rhodium is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high catalytic activity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and purity assessment. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and decomposition. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place separate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 11.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in benzene, toluene, dichloromethane

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.